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Landlords – what are your suggestions to better the current...

Hello, Every landlord, big or small, must by now have felt the effects of repeated changes to legislation and taxation in regards to the PRS. On any landlord forum you will find lists of landlords giving...

Courts and District Judges – Problems?

Hello, Does anybody else have a problem with the judiciary? I have a judgement debt, but I am pursuing a Charging Order securing the debt against a property he now owns. Straightforward you would think?

EPCs in 2028 to include existing tenancies?

Hello, The govt propose that existing tenancies must have a rating of C or above from April 2028. It will be rather difficult to carry out the alterations needed whilst properties are occupied. Section...

Change to agreed tenancy end date in writing?

Hi All, A tenant on a periodic residential recently gave one month’s notice in writing, which was accepted by the landlord. The landlord confirmed the check-out date in writing which the tenant accepted,

10:44 AM, 25th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 15

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Neighbour wants basement extension – Property at risk?

It’s actually a friend whose neighbour wants to build the basement. Not only does my friend really not want the months of noise, and disruption of spoil/materials coming in and out of the tiny cul-de-sac;...

10:37 AM, 25th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 4

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Non-Companies House director?

Hello, We have a person who works very hard for our freehold company looking after the block in which we all live. His professional job prevents him registering as a director at Companies House. At the...

Potential asbestos risk?

Hello, I’m selling a flat and the buyers’ survey has come back saying there is a potential risk of asbestos in the airing cupboard where the immersion tank is. The flats were gutted and redeveloped...

11:30 AM, 23rd November 2022, About 2 years ago | 3

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Management agents to block of flats reneged on responsibility?

Hello, I have a one bed rental flat in a small block of flats in Reading. My tenant experienced total loss of electrical power (there is no gas) and after prolonged and in-depth diagnosis by three electricians...

Police damage to flat doors?

Hello, Police smashed their way into a block of 3 flats I own to interview some suspects. There was no need to use a battering ram to gain entry when there were call buttons and all three flats were occupied.

11:17 AM, 21st November 2022, About 2 years ago | 13

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Conforming with regulations?

Hello, I have 2 questions about the practical approach to meeting regulations. I have just requested an electrical safety check which the property has failed with a number of C2 faults. I have asked for...

Tenants demanding money from insurance claim?

Hi, After a flooded kitchen, it was needed to be redone and insurance helped. They also agreed on an amount for disturbance daily payment instead of alternate accommodation for tenants. My questions are:...

10:26 AM, 18th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 6

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£1k property tax allowance?

Hi, I was looking something up and came across this on HMRC website. I have 4 mortgage-free properties and work full-time elsewhere. Do you have to claim this £1k on your tax return (as a personal not...

10:17 AM, 18th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 4

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Black mould – cleaning issues?

Hello, Once again there has been a case of black mould on the national news. This time a child died because of it. The local authority is the landlord and everyone is out for blood. Surely there is no...

10:04 AM, 18th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 36

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The ethics vs financial realities of paying a tenant to leave?

Hello, We have an awkward freeloader who’s stopped paying. If it takes 6-12 months to evict him we will have a lot of unpaid rent (Yes, we can sue, but CCJ’s may go nowhere with a “paper”...

Eviction – Judge thinks non-existant deposit should have...

Finally had enough of a bad tenant – constantly behind on his rent. I issued him with a Section 21 notice in December 2021. Naturally, he ignored the deadline to leave by mid-February 2022. He took...

16:07 PM, 14th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 37

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£3,600 unpaid tenant’s bill in landlord’s name?

Dear fellow Property 118 members, Although we have a couple of residential properties, this unpaid tenant’s utility bill refers to a commercial property day nursery tenancy issue, but could equally...

14:45 PM, 14th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 11

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Unprotected deposit claim – 6 year rule?

Hello, The 6 year rule? From the date of contract on an ex-tenant who is claiming compensation of £4-12k on 7.5 years on a tenancy that has now ended. They left on their own accord. What should a landlord...

Why do we value Asylum Seekers more than British homeless?

Hello, This is another of those strange anomalies/priorities which make little sense. We pick up thousands of asylum seekers in boats crossing the channel and some have no right to be here. We’ve...

11:48 AM, 14th November 2022, About 2 years ago | 29

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Transfer of Ownership of tenanted property – the practicalities?

Hello, I have recently sold a tenanted property and the completion date is a week away. Does anyone have any experience of handover of details/rent accounts to the new owner, especially in regard to UC...

Proposed CGT hike in the Autumn Statement?

Hello, I am being forced to sell my rental property to a developer because of a big development including my property. I will need to buy another property to rent as I rely on the income. Other countries...

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